NHL action on Monday features a meeting in Los Angeles, California between the Los Angeles Kings (17-14-9) and Minnesota Wild (25-10-8) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings are eighth in the Western Conference (43 points), and the Wild are third in the Western Conference (58 points).

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Kings vs. Wild: Jan. 5 Viewing Options

Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Los Angeles, California
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Kings’ 2025-26 Stats

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Kings vs. Wild Top Players

Kings

One of Los Angeles’ top offensive players this season is Adrian Kempe, who has put up 33 points in 40 games.
Kevin Fiala is another of Los Angeles’ important contributors currently with 28 total points (14 goals and 14 assists) to his name.
Through 39 games, Quinton Byfield has proven himself as an important offensive option for Los Angeles. He has 23 points (six goals and 17 assists).
As Los Angeles’ top goalie, Darcy Kuemper has recorded 11 wins and 7 losses this season while allowing 57 goals with 582 saves.
Wild

Kirill Kaprizov has scored 24 goals (0.6 per game) and dished out 25 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Minnesota offense with 49 total points (1.1 per game). He averages 3.4 shots per game, shooting 16.3%.
Matthew Boldy has helped lead the offense for Minnesota this season with 26 goals and 22 assists.
Quinn Hughes’ three goals and 32 assists add up to 35 points this season.
Filip Gustavsson is 14-8-4 on the season, allowing 64 goals (2.4 goals against average) and collecting 665 saves with a .912 save percentage (11th in the league).
Kings vs. Wild Injury Report

Kings

Trevor Moore: Day-To-Day (Illness)

Wild

Daemon Hunt: Out (Undisclosed)

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